The Grand Teton // Owen Spalding it with Blake

The Grand Teton is the crown jewel of Grand Teton National Park and a fitting place for an adventurous reunion with Blake. With around 7,000ft of climbing and some treacherous ice and snow at the summit, Blakes knee’s and nerves will be tested. Aaron also tags along to add an element of nostalgia and to observe Blakes first big day in the mountains in 3 years. The Grand Teton can be dangerous. The weather can quickly change on the Tetons, lightning and snow can happen at almost anytime and we weren’t spared. A snowstorm at the beginning of August blessed us with a small, dangerous layer of snow and ice on the top 3rd of the Owen Spalding route. But with the help of caffeine and some friendly strangers we managed to summit and retreat back to our car unharmed.

[@flukeofficial]

"10s of fans have been asking" haha we missed you, Blake!

[@morecrackersplease]

Lol- I was going to say the same thing! Great to see you back on the trail, Blake!

[@tanukhan]

There are dozens of us... DOZENS!

[@JGPRAISINGOD]

@@tanukhan #nevernudes

[@lrachel43]

"I'm super high on friendship" - Blake 2021

[@altaris2000]

Blake on trail: "I'm not going to complain, ever again" Blake at the Summit: "That's Disappointing" lol....never change Blake :)

[@DaBeeClimber]

200th like nice

[@BearPlane747]

204th like nice

[@BearPlane747]

​@@DaBeeClimber1st like nice

[@CampfireTalk]

Blake arriving at the summit "that's disappointing". LOL Your glass is half empty attitude has been missed.

[@BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm]

Actually it's your fogged up glasses that is missed. We love your attitude. 🙏👍☮️😂💖

[@Victor47930]

So good to have Blake back ... everybody should have a Blake in their adventures! LOL

[@j.r.1184]

Legend has it that Blake hardly ever dies.

[@shawnwalden2669]

but if he does danny gets all the new gear!!!

[@expatadventureturkey9324]

Great to see Blake back and a big thanks to Zack for making a safe Mediocre adventure.

[@IanPalmgren]

"But I turned around because I was afraid" - SO appreciate this honesty and transparency. It's always okay to say no/go back if you're not fully comfortable with the situation. Epic video, as always 👏

[@brotherfishwrite]

Welcome back Blake! We passed by you on our way up the approach as you were descending but didn’t realize it was the amateurs until it was too late. But we briefly talked with you talking about pooping, so I’ll cherish that moment forever

[@darreneyre]

The blizzzzzzzz! My favorite mediocre. Can’t wait to hear more stories about Blake’s mom and watch him jump in ice lakes. Also for the record, my two favorite mediocre moments are Blake whining and Danny puking. Keep it up. Love watching you guys. I’ve been wondering why Blake was gone for so long. I figured it was because he couldn’t stand Matt’s and Christoff’s moustaches😂😂😂. PS-Aaron has always been a rockstar. Thanks to all of you for keeping me motivated to do outdoor adventures.

[@teejay6947]

Yep. Danny never whines, just pukes and Blake never pukes, just whines! 😂

[@catherinebugden]

😹😹

[@sohlbergk]

Zach & Anna need to make an encore appearance, maybe on some gnarly peak in ID.

[@cactuscooler48]

This peak really unpredictable! Went up the Upper Exum in near perfect weather conditions in early August, but smoke seeded a hail/snow thunderstorm which came in around 9:45am while we were 3 pitches up. No way to bail till like pitch 5 or something, and had no idea where the exit chute was to the OS (plus it was basically white out conditions). Got contact electrocuted through the rock by lighting and still have permanent nerve damage on of my toes from frostbite. I have a picture of me standing at the exact spot at 7:13 shivering to death with just as much, if not more snow on the ground in straight up climbing shoes after finally making it to the summit and finding the firehose to rap down the OS. We legitimately almost died...this peak is one to respected, that's for sure!

[@user-sk9hl7si7l]

Thanks for living to share story,it's so relatable about those random weather events in mountains 🏔️🦫🥶

[@dabneyoffermein595]

holy crap Mr. Cactus, that's horrible. I hope your toe eventually comes around. Glad you didn't get any permanent nerve damage or twitches from the lightning, I've heard horror stories about people losing digits from strikes that exit the fingertips even after they ditched the metal gear (but forgot to take a watch off). Horrible stories. Brave soul you are.

[@garyjones9504]

“10’s of fans have asked” 😂😂😂 welcome back Blake!!

[@funbluerider]

Always exceeding our low expectations, Blake returns.

[@mattmctour]

Awesome to see Blake's back. He was missed...the lovable curmudgeon.

[@saurabhverma2165]

Blake the legend, welcome back. We all love your whining. I am surprised you did not complain about sleep and food.

[@paulmelde919]

Blake and Christof can never be in the same vlog. Matter and antimatter would collide and the universe would cease to exist.

[@MacLeanWright]

It's a vintage mediocre amateur episode! Welcome back Blake

[@WhereKentWent]

Did not expect to wake up to a classic MA video with Blake! Welcome back man!

[@NateKnows]

I've never seen better matching attire by grown men in ski gear. Looking good boys

[@nickstert7437]

Anyone who complains about someone complaining in the mountains on a big day is a hypocrite and has not had a real big (painful) day in the mountains when you know the only way back is through a lot more pain. Good to see him back

[@metalton3081]

Overjoyed at seeing Blake 2.0 - now with moustache!

[@ChrisJBrown72]

Blakes mom let him out!!! Bet Matt is jealous of that stache.

[@erictriplett33]

I love this channel so much! And thanks to Zach and Anna for keeping our Mediocre Heroes alive to hike, climb, and ski again another day.

[@rugged9769]

How lucky is Zach? Not only made it to a MA video but also helped them getting down safely. Memorable trip for sure

[@rodneyutley5787]

Rather, how lucky for amateurs ability to now able to summit

[@ignaciocano6109]

This reminded me of my summit day when my partner decided to turn around and leave me at the start of the belly. Lucky for me we met a group of dads and their sons from Utah with whom we chatted and joined them to the summit. To them wherever they are, that summit me at the world to me, after waiting for it for long time. One day I’ll return to try it again.

[@christofferbacklund9644]

Comment, all the way from Sweden. BLAKE IS BACK👏👏👏!!! BLAKE IS BACK👏👏👏!!!

[@JamieMiles_southmainmuse]

The Lord provideth. Zack and Anna with the ropeth. Amazing views.

[@skeletonforge4483]

We missed you Blake and you absolutely crushed it!

[@madmaf6011]

Brilliant! Can't believe it's been 2 1/2 years...

[@dtn311]

Blake! I'm a little disappointed that there was no Little Debbie's cherry pie on the summit, but beyond that it's great to see another Danny, Blake, and Aaron video.

[@griffinkessler5901]

Super sick. Went to Teton National park this summer and got to see the sun rise onto the mountains and the tips were so red it looked like they were on fire.

[@austinwainwright6359]

Welcome back Blake! We missed you!

[@gmckemie4281]

It was great to see Blake again. Glad his knee held up; because of him I did stop spending the weekends on the couch watching football games and even took up trail running a couple years back.

[@hamemoore2882]

Finally I have been asking you to bring back Blake for 2 years.. Great to see him back in action with two good knees. ✌️👍

[@garyb455]

Good to see you back Blake

[@Dbbldragon]

More Blake! I missed you so much!

[@assbokk]

Blake’s complaining is one of the best parts. Don’t ever change! We do it too!

[@donkEEpunch85]

If I heard someone say "not in 'mediocre' shape" anywhere else, I'd think "less than optimal." Here though, I knew exactly what you meant. You guys are next level! Hope to see you on a summit, someday!

[@traviss8354]

It's great to have the band back together. Oh Blizz, how we've missed you. Danny said that Blake wasn't in mediocre shape. My question is what's the level below mediocre? Sub-par shape perhaps? Even at sub-par you still crushed it Blake!

[@jwhoward182]

You'd think that running out would count for something....

[@iansizemore]

we got the OG squad back!!!!

[@BMCBryce]

Blake Josephson. What a guy. I thought he might never show his face on MA again. How thoughtful of you Danny, to include him once again. Great adventure and beautiful camera work - as always.

[@jeffarcher69]

BLAAAAAKE!!! missed you dude

[@RobertKusicki]

I loved Blake's complaining lol it was the best hah

[@mattabbott6303]

Classic Blake. Complaining about complaining. Welcome back!

[@genemoberly2977]

I for one enjoy Blake’ s complaining!!! Very entertaining!!

[@amywi8938]

Positivity is overrated... glad you are back Blake!! We missed you!

[@pichuliux2]

Yeaahhhh Blake!! Welcome back!

[@frozenyetimug]

The Blizz is back!

[@dentonator96]

I love this channel! Thank you!

[@williamkelly7923]

I was there on the grand that day and literally every single team had a rope except these dudes. We were watching from the enclosure and betting at which point they would turn around. Totally nuts.

[@EricSheffey]

I summitted the Grand the 2nd week of August this year, and this brings me right back! It was definitely the highlight of my year. So great to see Blake back in the videos too!

[@mtnmisfits]

Blake..missed ya. You guys keep giving us inspiration to do more...thanks a mint

[@joeypage9268]

Wow! So cool how those fellow climbers helped you guys. Probably one of my favorite videos b/c of that

[@3xlayers442]

It's very cool to see Blake is back on trail with you guys. He absolutely crushed it! Thanks for another great episode as always!! Keep them coming.

[@ck2696]

Well done gentlemen. Thanks for inspiring us once again. Glad you found Zach & Anna so you could live to tell this story and others.

[@mtnmanutah]

Awesome Video as usual, great to see Blake back. I'm pumped to get out!

[@guwop2234]

havent realized how long its been since blake has been featured, we miss you

[@BackyardHiker]

Seeing all the snow & ice on those rocks must have made it extra SPICEY FOR SURE!

[@darren6110]

Best youtubers hands down! So awesome that Blake is back!!

[@gogerwi]

Nice, good to see the team together again.

[@davidzabronsky459]

Glad to see you back

[@chrisc9869]

Missed your guys! Cheers, another great one.

[@BeholdenYeti]

What a great video! Glad to see Blake rejoin the band! I look forward to doing the grand one day!

[@alex_prizzi]

I've been smiling non-stop. Feels like the good old days. Good to see you back!

[@wetwoodchuck]

Blake!!!! Dude i swear i was just thinking of you today for some really odd reason and your back!!!! You are fearless, thats your under appreciated value to the team:)

[@exceptionaladventures3939]

The bands back together! Very excited to have Blake back in the videos and can't wait to see some more new ones with him in it. Super awesome adventure and great video.

[@GoatPeak]

Welcome Back Blake!

[@RILRIL1]

So glad to have Blake back! I've been out of the mountains for a year with a hip injury and it's been stressing me out. It makes me feel better seeing a guy come back after 3 years. It's good to see you back out there dude!

[@rolskov92]

Blake!!!! Ahhhhhh I’ve missed this guy! Great to see him!

[@cynthiaschwartz559]

So great to see Blake!!! He did awesome 👌

[@stevecrum5613]

Frankly, I find what some refer to as Blake's "complaining," a rather endearing personal trait. It's as if Blake is George Costanza to Danny's Jerry Seinfled. (So, then, does Matt identify with Elaine and Christof as Kramer?). Let's give Blake credit for being honest and not afraid to be himself on KZbin. Y'all be safe out there...

[@larryhardie7114]

Blake! Loved seeing you again man! Awesome show.

[@mattbeale9668]

Been watching you from UK since the 100 Days series, great to see Blake back.

[@williampacey9194]

Always a pleasure viewing your great videos

[@Chris_Ocker]

Thank you guys for sharing this video - this was inspiration for my own trip up the grand yesterday!!

[@danielenondipadova]

Good job guys! thanks Zac! Allez Blake!

[@jaimesonhughes1976]

That's RAD seeing Blake and Aaron back on the channel! Hope to see many more adventures!!!

[@gurimja1]

Haha, nice to se Blake back

[@schmeebs]

THE BLIZZ IS BACK!!! He's the only reason I tune into this channel!!! Long live BLAKE!!!

[@jtcollins2112]

Blake is back. Sweet

[@williamcox8200]

Wow treacherous my heart beating just watching it. Lots of confidence in a difficult climb. Amazing

[@frtz8609]

So happy Blake is back. Cheers mate, good to see you still got it!

[@bboss8048]

F Yes!!! The band is back together!!!! So awesome to see this.

[@TheGomer321]

I cannot be happier to finally see Blake in a new video!

[@tmlogan139]

Blake! Great to see you man. We've been missing your honesty and sense of humour.

[@marilynhoon1031]

Yay Blake! Nice your back!

[@whenopportunitycomes8718]

OMG BLAKE....... welcome back Blake. Another awesome episode.

[@beeclimbing9954]

The 3 amigos! Welcome back Blake, you were missed fellow! I still remember when Aaron got introduced as "this guy that Blake knows" ;-) [and don't worry, Danny's been doing well filling in as the resident curmudgeon]

[@risajackson564]

It's nice to see you Blake!!! I appreciate your honesty Aaron. I have turned around on hikes that have been a lot less scary than this one. I am so happy that you made it to the top. 😊 Thanks for getting the old team back together Danny! The filming is just as good as ever.👍

[@dannymoranz1589]

On the edge for sure. Wonderful stuff.

[@ZonDog]

Love those views!!

[@zinexo]

Nice surprise, didn't think I was going to see Blake in a video again!

[@BubbaM311]

Delighted to see Blake back in the saddle! Hope he stays healthy and is able to make it on more of the adventures!

[@evilbanks]

Excellent video.

[@jeffreyallen1290]

Good to see Blake is back in the game. I've done that route several times. It's always fun.

[@Paramedic772]

Welcome back Blake!!! I love this channel! Next time you plan a Teton trip, reach out to me! You were cooling off in the creek near my cabin…

[@jeremys6631]

I thought YT was re recommending a video MA... But I had to look 2x. Nice treat to see Blake up and going

[@melissaperez7686]

Yay Blake! So glad to see you again! We missed you! I'm glad you're doing better now.

[@marcohanig4589]

The quality of the videos is surpassed only by your great, great lines. You crack me up every time! Did this a few years back in virtually identical conditions. A bit of snow, ice in the chimney, first to the summit that day, smoke/fog lifting just enough to get a view. Except I did it with a guide, took 2 days, set pro in the sketchy spots. Oh -- and brought harness and rope :) Still, an epic memory!

[@billysauerlandphotography8936]

YAY Blake! Glad to see ya back, and you can complain all you want, LOL Keep on keeping on!!!!!